How To Get From Colombo Airport To Galle
Colombo Airport To Galle By Taxi
The most convenient, safe and reliable way to make your transfers from Colombo airport to Galle is by making the trip by a private taxi. This is the only way that provides door to door direct transfer that will save your valuable time, moods and money.
If you carry luggage and accompany kids getting to a public transfers is not so a recommended option as they are not comfortable and convenient to travel. Providing you convenient, professional and reliable transfer to make your most awaited trips a more memorable Sri Lanka Driver Guide is ready to offer you a safe and comfortable transfer options for a reliable price.
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Colombo Airport To Galle By Train
One of the most popular transfers that many travelers are taking to conclude their trips from Colombo international airport to mesmeric Galle is by getting to a train. Usually the expectations of travelers who plan to explore Galle in their trip is at very much higher level and so as they would like to experience a ride along the fascinating southern coastal line for not to miss the sun sand sea moments.
Trains are usually known as an affordable transfer mode and also everyone would like to feel the cool breeze comes from Indian sea that will soothe their mind and body during the trip and these two reasons have made the train trips to Galle more popular.
However, there are certain disappointments as well that you have to expect during your train journey. First is there is no direct train transfers that will take you right from Colombo airport to Galle city right away.
If you are planning to make your trip by train you have to get in to a train that will take you to Colombo Fort railway station. For that you have to take a walk (if prefer) or get into a tuk that will take you to the closest railways station to the Colombo International airport in 10 to 15 minutes to get a train that will depart to Colombo Fort central railways station.
The second option that you have is getting to a public bus that will take you to Colombo Fort central railways station. You have two options here either to take the normal route bus or getting to an expressway bus. Express way buses are little expensive than the normal route but in 45 minutes around it will take you to Colombo Fort Railways station.
The buses are operating through normal route may take more time that may even take 2 hours around to reach Colombo Fort railway station. The fare that you have to pay is not so expensive but the buses are not comfortable and no air condition inside. Also it makes frequent stops in between the destination that may waste your time and moods.
Once you arrive to Colombo Fort railways station you can get in to a train that will depart to Galle. First class carriage and second class carriages are recommended as they are comfortable compared to the third class carriages.
Depending on the carriage you get into the price you have to pay is varied and you can purchase the tickets at the counters that you find at the railways station entrance.
It is always recommended to check for the train departures beforehand you finalize the trip as you may not find frequent transfers. Usually the first departure is scheduled at 06.50 HRS and the last is at 19.30 HRS.
If your arrival timing to Colombo international airport not matches with train timing best option for you is to make an overnight stay in Colombo or Negombo and then make your transfers on the following day.
Colombo Airport To Galle By Bus
Let’s take a look at how to make your trip from Colombo international airport to Galle by public buses. Even though the charges are affordable making a trip to Galle from Colombo international airport by public bus is not so a popular option among the travelers.
If you would like to reach Galle faster and prefer to travel comfortably expressway buses are the best recommended. They are fully air conditioned and having comfortable seats inside where you can even take a short nap to take a rest from long hour’s flight. Also unlike normal buses it has limited stops and you may reach Galle in 2 hours via the southern expressway.
To get an southern expressway bus you can proceed to Colombo central bus station where you will find frequent transfers.
Normal buses are found at Katunayake bus station that is close to Colombo international airport. You may reach there by a short walk or can get into tuk that will take you to the place in 5 to 10 minutes of time. To get frequent buses you have to proceed to Colombo central bus station, and you can get into a normal route bus or expressway bus to reach there.
The buses usually take 4 to 5 hours to conclude the trip and it stops at every other bus stop that will take more time. The buses are not so comfortable and may often find noisy and they are not air conditioned one so you may feel uneasy throughout the journey.
The bus may take you via a route that goes parallel to beachside and you may like the view and also the charges are cheaper than any other transfers.
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